Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
2B2D38
RGB
43, 45, 56
HSL
231, 13%, 19%
HSB
231, 23%, 22%
CMYK
23, 20, 0, 78
LAB
19, 1, -7
LCH
19, 7, 280
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 277
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, -1, -8
HWB
231, 17%, 78%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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